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Assignment Calculator

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Grade Calculators

Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions?

• What do I need to achieve on my remaining tests and assignments in order to get a B/ PASS/ get a 2.0 in this class, given my the grades that I've attained so far?
• Is my CGPA eligible for Co-op?
• Did I make the Dean’s List

The TMU Grade/GPA Calculator was created to help you answer these questions. Simply download the file and follow the instructions within.

Once you’ve calculated your grades, you can use this information to set targets for your remaining assignments and reach out to us for academic support.

 NOTE:  We recommend that you speak with your Student Advisor  when using this tool to help you decide whether or not to drop a course.

Break your assignment down into manageable steps, and meet your deadlines, by using an Assignment Calculator!

Developed by the TMU Library, this tool is to help you create a functional and managable work schedule to complete your assignment in time. 

We encourage you to use it in conjunction with the  Term Calendar (under the Time & Task Management page) , or any other time management tool that works best for you.

Final Grade Calculator (Ryerson)

Ryerson University, ON, CA

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How to Use this GPA Calculator

This Final Grade Calculator allows you to easily compute the mark you need to earn on the remaining assignments or exam in order to achieve the desired final grade. Follow the instructions below to use the calculator:

Enter Earned Marks:

• For each completed assignment, enter the weight or percent value and the corresponding grade received.

Enter Course Description (Optional):

• Check the "Show Description fields" box if you want to enter descriptions for your assignments. This can help you keep track of your grades more easily.

Add More Assignments (If Needed):

• Click on the "Add Row" button to add additional rows for more assignments. You can add up to 50 rows if needed.

Enter Remaining Assignment Details:

• Input the weight or percent for the remaining assignments or exam.

Enter the Desired Grade:

• Provide the desired final grade.

Calculate Final Grade:

• After entering all the necessary information, press the "Calculate" button. This will display the mark that must be achieved on the remaining assignments in order to attain the desired final grade.

Save Calculation:

• The calculator saves your calculated results in your browser's cookies. Alternatively, you can use the "Get Link" button to generate a permanent short URL for this page with all your entered data. The link is shortened using the Bitly service. Keep in mind that the shortened links are public yet anonymous. Make sure to save the QR code or bookmark the short link if you want to return to your calculation later.

This undergraduate grading scale is used by Ryerson University

Information Source: Ryerson University Undergraduate Grading Scale

This tool is intended to be used as a guide only. Contact your school or institution for an exact grade determination.

• Grade Average Calculator
• Cumulative GPA

Term Grade Calculator

Please enter your grade for each section.

Grade Calculator

Use this calculator to find out the grade of a course based on weighted averages. This calculator accepts both numerical as well as letter grades. It also can calculate the grade needed for the remaining assignments in order to get a desired grade for an ongoing course.

Final Grade Calculator

Use this calculator to find out the grade needed on the final exam in order to get a desired grade in a course. It accepts letter grades, percentage grades, and other numerical inputs.

Related GPA Calculator

The calculators above use the following letter grades and their typical corresponding numerical equivalents based on grade points.

Brief history of different grading systems

In 1785, students at Yale were ranked based on "optimi" being the highest rank, followed by second optimi, inferiore (lower), and pejores (worse). At William and Mary, students were ranked as either No. 1, or No. 2, where No. 1 represented students that were first in their class, while No. 2 represented those who were "orderly, correct and attentive." Meanwhile at Harvard, students were graded based on a numerical system from 1-200 (except for math and philosophy where 1-100 was used). Later, shortly after 1883, Harvard used a system of "Classes" where students were either Class I, II, III, IV, or V, with V representing a failing grade. All of these examples show the subjective, arbitrary, and inconsistent nature with which different institutions graded their students, demonstrating the need for a more standardized, albeit equally arbitrary grading system.

In 1887, Mount Holyoke College became the first college to use letter grades similar to those commonly used today. The college used a grading scale with the letters A, B, C, D, and E, where E represented a failing grade. This grading system however, was far stricter than those commonly used today, with a failing grade being defined as anything below 75%. The college later re-defined their grading system, adding the letter F for a failing grade (still below 75%). This system of using a letter grading scale became increasingly popular within colleges and high schools, eventually leading to the letter grading systems typically used today. However, there is still significant variation regarding what may constitute an A, or whether a system uses plusses or minuses (i.e. A+ or B-), among other differences.

An alternative to the letter grading system

Letter grades provide an easy means to generalize a student's performance. They can be more effective than qualitative evaluations in situations where "right" or "wrong" answers can be easily quantified, such as an algebra exam, but alone may not provide a student with enough feedback in regards to an assessment like a written paper (which is much more subjective).

Although a written analysis of each individual student's work may be a more effective form of feedback, there exists the argument that students and parents are unlikely to read the feedback, and that teachers do not have the time to write such an analysis. There is precedence for this type of evaluation system however, in Saint Ann's School in New York City, an arts-oriented private school that does not have a letter grading system. Instead, teachers write anecdotal reports for each student. This method of evaluation focuses on promoting learning and improvement, rather than the pursuit of a certain letter grade in a course. For better or for worse however, these types of programs constitute a minority in the United States, and though the experience may be better for the student, most institutions still use a fairly standard letter grading system that students will have to adjust to. The time investment that this type of evaluation method requires of teachers/professors is likely not viable on university campuses with hundreds of students per course. As such, although there are other high schools such as Sanborn High School that approach grading in a more qualitative way, it remains to be seen whether such grading methods can be scalable. Until then, more generalized forms of grading like the letter grading system are unlikely to be entirely replaced. However, many educators already try to create an environment that limits the role that grades play in motivating students. One could argue that a combination of these two systems would likely be the most realistic, and effective way to provide a more standardized evaluation of students, while promoting learning.

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